List of Boxing Families - Italy

Italy

The Dundees (First pair of brothers to become World Champions)
  • Joe Dundee, NYSAC world Welterweight champion
  • Vince Dundee, world Middleweight champion, Joe's younger brother
The Steccas
  • Loris, world Jr. Featherweight champion
  • Maurizio, world (WBO) featherweight champion. Loris' brother
The Brancos
  • Silvio, world (WBA) Light Heavyweight champion.
  • Gianluca Branco, light welterweight contender, Silvio's brother

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